Abstract Purpose To synthesize and characterize poly(hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and norbixin membranes to evaluate them for genotoxicity in rats and wound healing in mice by histological staining. Methods For the evaluation of genotoxicity, male rats ( Rattus novegicus ) were divided into three groups (n...
ABSTRACT Objective The presence of dietary bioactive compounds in the human diet becomes a major factor in combating the etiology of different pathologies. Thus, the aim of this investigation was to evaluate the fatty acids profile, cardiovascular functionality indices, bioactive compounds and spectrosc...
Introducción: Los carotenoides son fuente importante de actividades biológicas funcionales, tales como antioxidantes o antimicrobianas, además de tener gran impacto a nivel industrial, ya sea en cosmética o suplementación animal en acuacultura. Se han reportado varias moléculas novedosas a partir d...
Abstract Microalgae are potential sources of a wide range of bioproducts. It is essential to choose the proper microalgae strain and culture condition to achieve an efficient production. The production yield of carotenoids by Dunaliella salina under the stress-induced culture conditions of nitrogen depri...
Objectives: A systematic review was conducted to evaluate effectiveness and safety of beta carotenes for the treatment of oral leukoplakia regarding clinical resolution and prevention of malignant transformation. Material and Methods: The systematic search was conducted in three electronic databases and ...
Nascimento, Lízia Daniela e Silva;
Nicolau, Renata Amadei;
Maia Filho, Antônio Luiz Martins;
Santos, José Zilton Lima Verde;
Fonseca, Khetyma Moreira;
Ferreira, Danniel Cabral Leão;
Sousa, Rayssilane Cardoso de;
Viana, Vicente Galber Freitas;
Carvalho, Luiz Fernando Meneses;
Figueredo-Silva, José.
Abstract Purpose: To determine the efficacy of norbixin-based poly(hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) membranes for Achilles tendon repair. Methods: Thirty rats were submitted to total tenotomy surgery of the right Achilles tendon and divided into two groups (control and membrane; n = 15 each), which were further ...
Tendón Calcáneo/efectos de los fármacos,
Tendón Calcáneo/patología,
Tendón Calcáneo/cirugía,
Carotenoides/farmacología,
Colágeno Tipo I/análisis,
Colágeno Tipo I/efectos de los fármacos,
Colágeno Tipo III/análisis,
Colágeno Tipo III/efectos de los fármacos,
Fibroblastos/efectos de los fármacos,
Hidroxibutiratos/farmacología,
Poliésteres/farmacología,
Ratas Wistar,
Valores de Referencia,
Regeneración/efectos de los fármacos,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Tenotomía/métodos
Abstract Objective: Evaluate the association between inflammatory process, adiposity, and vitamins A, D, and E in adolescents, according to gender. Methods: Cross-sectional study with adolescents aged 12-19 years old of both genders attending public schools in Recife. A questionnaire was used to collec...
Adiposidad/fisiología,
Antropometría,
Carotenoides/sangre,
Estudios Transversales,
Inflamación/etiología,
Inflamación/metabolismo,
Inflamación/fisiopatología,
Estado Nutricional,
Obesidad/complicaciones,
Obesidad/metabolismo,
Obesidad/fisiopatología,
Orosomucoide/análisis,
Valores de Referencia,
Vitaminas/metabolismo,
Vitamina D/análogos & derivados
ABSTRACT Nowadays consumers are more concerned about food quality as well as how food is produced. Moreover, consumer demand for more natural, nutritious, safer to eat, and environmentally sustainable food has drawn attention to alternative breeding systems, such as a free-range system. Hens' eggs repres...
Manilkara zapota (Sapotaceae), commonly known as Sapodilla, is widely known for its delicious fruit. Various parts of this plant are also used in folk medicine to treat a number of conditions including fever, pain, diarrhoea, dysentery, haemorrhage and ulcers. Scientific studies have demonstrated analges...
Manilkara/química,
Sapotaceae/química,
Medicina Tradicional,
Compuestos Fenólicos/análisis,
Extractos Vegetales/farmacología,
Fenoles/aislamiento & purificación,
Fenoles/farmacología,
Carotenoides/aislamiento & purificación,
Carotenoides/farmacología,
Triterpenos/aislamiento & purificación,
Triterpenos/farmacología,
Saponinas/aislamiento & purificación,
Saponinas/farmacología,
Esteroles/aislamiento & purificación,
Esteroles/farmacología
Beauregard biofortified sweet potato is a tuberous root with a high content of carotenoids whose consumption can bring beneficial effects on human health related to the biological actions of these substances. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the acceptance of cake made with sweet ...
